WCU is located in Cullowhee, NC, 5 miles south of Sylva on Highway 107.
- From Asheville, NC and points east:
Follow I-40 West to Exit 27 (Highway 74 West). Follow Highway 74 West to Exit 85 in Sylva. At the third light turn left onto Highway 107 South. Follow Highway 107 South to campus. - From Knoxville, TN and points west:
From I-40 East, take Exit 27 to Highway 74 West. Follow Highway 74 to Exit 85 in Sylva. At the third light turn left onto Highway 107 South. Follow Highway 107 South to campus. - From Charlotte, NC :
From I-85 South, exit onto Highway 74 West towards Shelby. Follow Highway 74 West to I-26 West to Asheville. In Asheville, exit left onto I-40 West. Follow directions above from Asheville. - From Atlanta, GA:
From I-85 North, exit left onto I-985. I-985 will turn into GA 365 and will then merge with 441 North. Follow 441 North to Dillsboro, NC. At the light in Dillsboro, turn right onto Business 23. Follow Business 23 through Dillsboro and Sylva to Highway 107 South intersection. Go straight through intersection and follow Highway 107 South to campus.
